Upcoming meetings/ news

If you have a large item that doesn't fit in your blue bin that you can call Republic at (800) 578-2664.

Lake Township DOES NOT have a dump site. The closest one is Harrison.

If you notice a streetlight burned out or flickering, please report it to Consumers: https://www.consumersenergy.com/outages/street-light-outage-report

County MMP NOI

RCRC Permit Policies

RCRC permit fees

The Lake Township Clerk's office is located within the Lake Township hall at 1380 N. Michelson Road. The public office hours vary. Please call first to ensure we can meet your needs before you arrive. The clerk can be reached by email: laketownshipclerk@gmail.com or by phone: 989-202-4684.

The board has suspended the need to purchase a garage sale permit for the remainder of 2024. The township offices are closed July 4th and 5th.

July 22, 12pm P.A.T. Testing, notice

July 22, 3:30pm ZBA Special Meeting, notice

Aug 15, 7pm Monthly Board Meeting - THURSDAY

Aug 20, 6pm Planning Commission Meeting

As of July 10th, we still have open positions for ZBA, Parks and PC, please apply with the clerk if you re interested.

**ALERT - Short-Term Rentals: Please take notice that the use of dwellings for short-term rentals is prohibited in all zoning districts within Lake Township pursuant to the Township Zoning Ordinance.

Parks Open Positions

PC Open Positions

ZBA Open Position

If you wish to join our email list, for monthly board meeting reminders, please email laketownshipsupervisor@gmail.com with the following information:

Subject line: Request to be added for Lake Township emails.

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Representing the beautiful Western Shore of Houghton Lake

CONTACTS

Our Vision

To provide our citizens and visitors a safe, pleasant and fun environment to live, work and enjoy. As stewards of the Western shore of Houghton Lake, we understand what it takes to keep our waterways clean, safe and accessible to the general public.

Board Meetings are conducted the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lake Township Hall 1380 N. Michelson Rd., Houghton Lake

Lake Township Fire Dept: 13473 W Shore Dr

Phone: (989) 422-5315 (the station is not manned, for emergencies call 911, if you want to talk with the chief, call him directly)

laketownshipfd@gmail.com

LTFD Fire Chief: Scott Wrzesinski

Phone: (989) 233-4437

apba07@yahoo.com

Zoning Board of Appeals: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

patriss@comcast.net

Planning Commission: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

patriss@comcast.net

Lake Twp.

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake, MI 48629-0536

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Supervisor: Tony Farhat

12374 W Shore Dr.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-5102

laketownshipsupervisor@gmail.com

Clerk: Andrea Grabowski

1380 N. Michelson Rd

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-4684 laketownshipclerk@gmail.com

Treasurer: Harry Trier

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 422-6628 laketownshiptreasurer@gmail.com

Trustee: Tony Olson

1380 N. Michelson Rd.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 370-0675

laketwptrustee.olson@gmail.com

Trustee: Pam Surprenant

1145 Long Point Dr

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (810) 623-4535

trusteesurprenant@gmail.com

Ordinance Enforcement Officer:

Kevin Rose

Phone: (989) 202-4736

krose12400@gmail.com

PO Box 536 Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Assessor: Mike Houserman

Phone: (989) 302-0848 houserman.assessing@yahoo.com

About

OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES/ INFORMATION

Lake Township is closed for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Holidays:
May 27
July 4 & 5
September 2

October 14
November 11
November 28/29
December 23/24/25

December 30/31

January 1, 2025

January 20, 2025

February 17, 2025

To obtain a garage sale permit, please call the Lake Township Clerk at (989) 202-4684. In person by Appt only. Or request by email laketownshipclerk@gmail.com
Republic trash service is every Tuesday. Large item's, call for pick up: (800) 578-2664
Hazardous Waste Collection for Spring 2024 (Jun 1). FLYER
Leaf Pickup: Spring 2024: (May 6, May 28), morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, leaves only, no brush or other yard waste)
Burning Permits: (866) 922-2876, Flyer click here.
Houghton Lake Cemetery: 1476 Michelson Rd
Houghton Lake Building Agency (989) 422-3687
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority (989) 422-5811